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The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water.
Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments.
Each episode features conversations with open water swimmers, triathletes, coaches, and researchers, covering topics such as training alongside work and family life, adapting to conditions, managing uncertainty, and learning from both success and setbacks.
The podcast is informed by Grant’s work coaching endurance swimmers and triathletes, as well as his research at the University of Western Australia, but it’s intended for the broader open water swimming community.
Whether you’re preparing for your first open water event or refining your performance at the endurance end of the sport, this is where swimmers, science, and the sea converge.
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Anna-Carin Nordin: Beyond Oceans Seven, Adventure and the Art of Patience
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Nov 02, 2026 |
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Andrew Page: Good Habits, Great Friends and 51 Rottnest Crossings
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Dr Elizabeth Sinclair: Swimming, Science and Seeing the Ocean Differently
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Oct 19, 2026 |
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A/Prof Heather Massey: The English Channel, Cold Water and the Science of Swimming
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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Ceinwen Roberts: Marathon Swimming, Community and a Life in the Ocean
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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Will Rollo: Stewardship, Safety and the Rottnest Channel Swim
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Dr Andrew Lyttle: Biomechanics, Curiosity and the Science of Drag
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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Barbara Pellick: I Reckon I Could Swim Back
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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Charlotte O'Beirne: Mermaids, Confidence and Finding Your Place in the Water
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Dr Jeremy Drake: Persistence, Exercise and Cancer Research
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Prof Peter Reaburn: Successful Ageing, Masters Athletes and Swimming for Life
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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William Ellis: Why We Come to the Water
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Sam Moore: Community, Inclusion and the GeoBay Swim
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Jordina Quain: Identity, Belonging and the Hidden Impact of Endurance Sport
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Dr Sacha Fulton: Preparation, Adaptability and Performing Under Pressure
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Adam O'Byrne: Ice Swimming, Cold Water and Training for the Moments
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Adam O'Byrne: Ironman, Channel Swimming and the Triple Crown
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Dr Jen Walsh: Sleep, Recovery and Making It Work in Real Life
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Dr Terry Griffiths: Curiosity, Preparation and the Australian Triple Crown
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Warwick Dalziel: The Evolving Swim, Race Dynamics and High-Performance Coaching
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Duncan Kinnear: Extreme Environments, Cold Water and Racing Beyond Completion
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming: What We’ve Learned So Far
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Brenton Ford: Technique, Feel and Swimming Effortlessly in Open Water
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May 25, 2026 |
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Mel Tantrum: Open Water Coaching, Athlete Development and High-Performance Leadership
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May 18, 2026 |
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Dave Budge: Water Safety, Risk Management and the Evolution of Mass Participation Events
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May 11, 2026 |
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Dina Levačić: From Channel Swims to Researching Adaptation
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May 04, 2026 |
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Kate Bevilaqua: Long‑Course Triathlon Swimming, Pacing and Race‑Day Decisions
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Vicki Delves: Coaching Beginners, Confidence and Skill Building in Open Water
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Does Lighter = Faster? Body Composition and Performance Readiness: A special episode - originally recorded for The Distance Dr: In Practice
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Mariko Collins: Waves, Curiosity and Adapting in Open Water
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Glenn Taylor: Lake Argyle, Risk Management and Creating a World‑Class Open Water Swim
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Dr Kate Baldwin: Injury Prevention, Strength Training and When to See a Physio
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Adam Knight: Preparation, Persistence and the Father–Son Channel Crossing
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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A/Prof Claire Badenhorst: Women’s Physiology, Iron and Performance Wellbeing
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Ryan Evernden: Post-Big Swim Recovery, Strength and the Critical 2-Week Window
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Felicity Sheedy-Ryan: Abandonment, Adaptation and the Solo Return
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Dr Angela Spence: SIPE, Hypothermia and Safety in Open Water Swimming
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Dr Liv Stewart: Vision, Sighting and Confidence in Open Water
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Nathaniel Wells: Preparing the Mind for Long Open Water Swims
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Gaby Villa: Nutrition, Fuelling and Feeding in the Water
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Prof Scott Draper: Ocean Science, Waves and Channel Swims
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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April Mobsby: From team to solo: progression, confidence, and reflection.
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Tyson Landers: Open Water Swimming, Resilience, and the Long Way Around
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Episode 1: Why This Podcast — Stories, Science, and Open Water
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Podcast Trailer
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Jan 05, 2026 |